Cedo
Example: Eu acordo cedo todos os dias para trabalhar.
Definition
"Cedo" is an adverb in Portuguese meaning early in time or before the usual or expected time. It is used to describe actions or events that happen at an early hour, as in the phrase 'Eu acordo cedo todos os dias para trabalhar,' meaning waking up early every day to work.
Etymology
The Portuguese adverb "cedo" originates from the Latin word 'cito,' which means swift or quickly. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to specifically mean early, especially in reference to time. Did you know? Its root relates to quickness, emphasizing the promptness implied by "cedo."
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